Chinese New Year KS1

Chinese new year is also known as The Spring Festival

• True

• False

Chinese New Year lasts for 3 days

• True

• False

Answer explanation

It lasts for 15 days!

Chinese New Year is at a different time each year because it follows the lunar calendar. It is always in January or February.

• True

• False

There are 100 animals in the Chinese Zodiac.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

There are 12 animals. Can you name them all?

Spring cleaning happens a few days before the start of Chinese New Year

• True

• False

Fire crackers and fireworks are lit to scare away evil spirits like Nian and welcome the new year.

• True

• False

Mouse and rabbit dances are a special part of new year celebrations.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Lion and Dragon dances are a special part of the celebrations. The dragon and lion chase away evil spirits and bring good luck.

On the 15th night there is a lantern parade. People write wishes and riddles on their lanterns.

• True

• False

This year will be the year of the Tiger.

• True

• False